A few months ago – in May to be precise – for the first time since 1999, there was a fight for a new undisputed world champion. All heavyweight championship belts were at stake in the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Ultimately, the Ukrainian won after a split decision of the judges, thanks to which he currently holds the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO and WBC belts. It was the Briton's first loss in professional rings.
Chaos before the Usyk-Fury fight. Boxer caught doping
The interest in this fight was so huge that the organizers quickly decided to hold a rematch. The boxing gala with the main event between Usyk and Fury will take place on December 21. Recently, the English portal The Sportster reported that the total amount to be divided between both boxers is to be as much as $190 million. This is not surprising, considering that the gala will be organized in Riyadh, and as we know, Saudi Arabia is investing dynamically in sports. A few days ago, FIFA announced that the FIFA World Cup will be held in this country in 2034.
The gala in Riyadh, where Usyk and Fury were to fight, plunged into chaos because one of the fighters failed the mandatory anti-doping tests. This is about Dennis McCann (16-0-1, 8 KO), whose body contained prohibited substances. The Briton holds the titles of British, Commonwealth and European champion (according to EBU) in the second bantamweight division (up to 55.3 kg). His opponent was supposed to be compatriot Peter McGrail (10-1, 6 KO), who does not yet know the fate of his fight. If the organizers manage to find a replacement, the boxer will enter the ring with another opponent.
“The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) has announced that Dennis McCann has tested positive in his pre-fight doping test. Due to the ongoing investigation into the incident, McCann will not appear in Riyadh. There will be no further comments on this matter at this time.” “said Prince Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the Saudi Sports Federation.